Civil Operatives
Tradestaff
Listing Description
Description
We’re expanding our search and looking for both Civil Labourers and Machine Operators (Loader & Excavator) to join a major local infrastructure project based in the Otaki/Levin region, now recruiting out of Porirua and surrounding areas. This is your chance to be part of a large-scale civil construction project, helping deliver essential infrastructure that will benefit the wider community. Whether you’re on the machines or on the ground, you’ll be working alongside experienced crews on a busy, well-run site. What’s on offer:
- Immediate start available
- Full-time work, Monday to Friday
- Usual hours 7:00am – 5:00pm (may vary depending on project needs)
- Ongoing work on a significant local project
- Strong team environment with experienced operators and supervisors
- Be part of something you can be proud of
Machine Operators – What you’ll be doing:
- Operating loaders and excavators across a variety of civil tasks
- Bulk earthworks, trenching, backfilling, and site levelling
- Loading trucks and managing materials safely and efficiently
- Working around services and following site plans
- Supporting crews and maintaining productivity on site
Requirements:
- Proven experience operating loaders and/or excavators
- Current WTR endorsements (essential)
- Civil construction experience highly advantageous
Civil Labourers – What you’ll be doing:
- Assisting operators and crews with day-to-day site tasks
- Digging, trenching, drainage, and general groundworks
- Spotting for machinery and working around live services
- Moving materials and maintaining a safe, tidy worksite
Requirements:
- Previous civil or construction labouring experience advantageous
- Physically fit, reliable, and keen to work
Bonus tickets (for both roles):
- Class 2 or Class 4 licence
- WTR (for labourers looking to upskill)
- Site Safe or relevant industry tickets
If you’re ready to get stuck in, develop your skills, and be part of a project that makes a real impact — we want to hear from you. ?? Apply now or contact the Tradestaff team today to discuss your experience and secure your place on this exciting project!
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Tradestaff
Now with nearly three decades of experience supplying temporary and permanent workers to the trades and industrial sectors, Tradestaff has grown to become the industry leader.
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